President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is working on the liberation and economic emancipation of women.
Speaking at the Women’s Day celebration at the Vryburg showgrounds, President Ramaphosa says women should own and have access to land.
Women’s Day is celebrated annually to remember the 1956 women’s march against pass laws.
Ramaphosa has recognised what he referred to as the determination of the women who participated in the march.”As we pay tribute, as we fondly remember what these women did for us in 1956. Today we also pay tribute to the women who have taken the baton to ensure patriarchy is eradicated. ”
He has recognised Dr Ruth Mompati as one of South Africa’s greatest heroes and visionary leader. “She served without expectation of any form of recognition. ”
The President also acknowledged Banyana Banyana as one of the shining examples of women doing well in South Africa. “Banyana Banyana must go coach Bafana Bafana.”
South Africa has made progress in ensuring that women have access to education, says Ramaphosa. “We have managed to make a difference in the lives of women. Fifty-eight percent of those who are enrolled in tertiary are women.”
The President has condemned violence against women.
WATCH | Women singing ‘Ha re na pelaelo’ which means ‘we have no doubt’, right after President Ramaphosa delivered his keynote address. They say it’s an affirmation of the faith that they have in him. #WomensDay2019 #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/AnL0Itsdaf
— Paballo Lephaka (@Pabi_Lephaka) August 9, 2019
Ramaphosa says there can be no true liberation of women until they are economically empowered.”#WomensDay2019 #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/tMV11KRx5h
— Paballo Lephaka (@Pabi_Lephaka) August 9, 2019
WATCH | President Ramaphosa addresses the land issue, says there’s no reason why women cannot own land. #WomensDay2019 #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/YlzWdROQsC
— Paballo Lephaka (@Pabi_Lephaka) August 9, 2019
President Cyril Ramaphosa: “We salute the resilience, strength and power of those women who sacrificed so much for us to be free.”#WomensDay2019 #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/CgCDVtnUxG
— Paballo Lephaka (@Pabi_Lephaka) August 9, 2019
